Environmental Benefits of Ceramic Tile • Using Ceramic Tile in LEEDTM Design
Tile & Indoor Air Quality • Descriptions of Symbols • Underlayment & Setting Materials
"GREEN" explained:
A supporter of the U.S. Green Building Council, Mosaic Tile Company is committed to protecting our environment. By offering a variety of products produced by eco-friendly manufacturers, Mosaic Tile Company brings "green" tile to the forefront of design. By promoting setting systems that offer low volatile organic compound options and providing care & maintenance products that are less harmful to indoor air quality, we are creating one complete installation practice to potentially contribute to LEED™ (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) points. USGBC LEED™ standards, as administered by the United States Green Building Council (www.usgbc.org) dictate that in order for a tile to be considered "green" it must meet one or more of the following requirements:
Produced from
recycled material – Recycled content may be either
pre-consumer waste, post-consumer waste or post-industrial waste
Eco-friendly company-production/distribution process – Manufacturer follows environmentally sound practices
Made within 500 miles of the jobsite – Saves natural resources to transport the material and therefore reduces the carbon footprint left on our atmosphere
Environmentally friendly tiles are generally man-made tiles that recycle or reuse materials from other tiles or industrial products with a nod to an environmentally-conscious manufacturing process. Natural Stone can also be considered as a material friendly to our environment since it is being quarried with the help of new technology that limits impact on the atmosphere.
Recognizing that sound environmental policies are internal as well, Mosaic Tile Company is proud to practice recycling methods in its locations. In keeping with that practice, we refurbish our electronic and computer equipment. We believe that reducing our carbon footprint, reusing what we can and recycling whenever possible, we will make a difference that will impact our future.
The concept of sustainability and "green" building practices has caused significant changes within the commercial and residential construction industry over the past decade. Building green is more than just an environmental buzzword though. In the end, the consumer also benefits from sustainability through less frequent maintenance needs and greater energy efficiency, resulting in lower costs over the life of a building, as well as a healthier indoor environment. When it comes to energy efficiency, durability and other green qualities, ceramic tile is unrivaled as an environmentally-friendly flooring material.